Psychologist II

HCCSTL; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Psychologist 2 for the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, IL to provide intensive psychotherapy and in-depth counseling to residents. Develops and executes treatment plans and documents progress as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Essential duties include conducting admissions assessments, periodic evaluations, staff training, and supporting behavioral modification and skill development within a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Requires doctoral degree in psychology and/or master's with professional experience.
• Equivalent education/experience substitutions may apply as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive psychotherapy and in-depth counseling to individuals at Shapiro Center.
• Contributes to the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team by sharing progress information.
• Scores and interprets psychological evaluations for assigned caseload.
• Completes psychological assessments at admission and at five-year intervals or as indicated.
• Prepares reports, forms and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Provides training to direct care and professional staff on behavioral modification and skill development.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties.

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Master's degree in psychology

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 58904
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/07/2026
Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,820 - $9,875 per month ($81,840 - $118,500 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: See below:

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm -1 early shift a month choice 6:00AM-2:30PM or 6:30AM -3:00PM 1 late shift a month choice of 12:00PM-8:30PM, 12:30PM-9:00PM, 1:00PM-9:30PM or 1:30PM-10:00PM 1 weekend day a month 8:00AM-4:30PM
Headquarter Location: 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist 2 for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to provide intensive psychotherapy and in-depth counseling to individuals living at the Shapiro Center. Develops and executes treatment plans. Documents treatment. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Serves as a resource to less experienced Psychologists.

Essential Functions

• Provides intensive psychotherapy and in-depth counseling to individuals living at Shapiro Center.
• Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Teams by conveying individual progress information to the Team for assigned individuals.
• Scores and interprets both objective and projective psychological evaluations for assigned caseload.
• Completes psychological assessment upon an individual’s admission to the Shapiro Center and every five (5) years thereafter unless more frequent assessments are clinically indicated.
• Completes required reports, schedules, forms and correspondence in a timely manner and by the established due dates.
• Provides training and instruction to direct care and professional staff with emphasis on behavioral modification and skill development.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a doctoral degree in psychology from a recognized college or university supplemented by one (1) year of professional experience in psychology. For candidates not possessing these qualifications, a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university is a minimum requirement. OR If the minimum educational requirement is met, four years’ qualifying professional psychology experience may be substituted for the doctoral degree in psychology and one years’ experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as medically necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
  Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
  Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : Entry Level, Mid to Senior Level